English with Study in North America at Exeter

yep I know someone who did it a few years ago. I think basically because there are 8 unis in NA for the second year, and only a few of them have more than one student going from Exeter.. I didn't realise this either when I'd applied!

I still haven't heard anything (applied in October). I'm assuming that means they've offered all their places and are waiting for people to firm/reject before they decide whether to give the rest of us places or reject us. That or they're being really cruel in taking this long to reject people.

So I called today because I'm in the same boat as you but they said they hadn't offered all their places yet. And I asked for a date in which they are most likely to have made a decision by and he said maybe as late as late April. :-/

That's good news as you still have a chance. I got rejected yesterday so you're still in consideration which is good!

Ah, I'm really sorry to hear that. That's most probably my fate too. Have you considered asking to switch to the normal English course at Exeter? I'm sure they'd let you- if you are really keen on going to Exeter, that is.

Thank you! I'm predicted A*AA I just don't think I showed enough passion for American lit in my personal statement/other studies (like an EPQ or something). At the open day, the professor said you need to show a real passion for American lit and I limited it to a small section of my personal statement so I think that was my downfall.

I applied for straight English actually as well as English with NA because I knew there were so few places and I loved exeter/the course so much. So I've firmed Exeter just not for straight a English.

Thank you! I'm predicted A*AA I just don't think I showed enough passion for American lit in my personal statement/other studies (like an EPQ or something). At the open day, the professor said you need to show a real passion for American lit and I limited it to a small section of my personal statement so I think that was my downfall.

I applied for straight English actually as well as English with NA because I knew there were so few places and I loved exeter/the course so much. So I've firmed Exeter just not for straight a English.

I still haven't got my reply for this course yet, so it isn't looking likely! I just think it is terrible that they have left people this long and think they are a complete shambles for doing so. I and others have gave them one of their choices and they didn't even give us time to go to an applicant day, it infuriates me. It is nice to see some people have got offers and hope you do well on the course!

I agree they way they handled it was awful. They obviously want the best applicants so I understand the emails I received saying they'd wait until after the deadline to start making decisions but that was nearly 3 months ago and some of you still haven't got replies which just isn't cool. I'd understand if they had a special offer holder day just for this course later on but they don't.

I completely agree, I'm really not happy with them right now. Hopefully you'll get a response soon. Have you considered calling them? I had a friend who was also waiting for ages for a response (different course/uni though) and called and found out they had lost her application...

I agree Elelea, I think it would be the least they could do to have a special offer holder day, as it's completely wrong to leave us without an opportunity to visit. I just want them to reply now, so I can make my decisions as to what to do about university!

I'm really annoyed right now. Exeter won't reply and because of that I can't firm or insure a place at any other Uni until I know. Honestly, I'm going to have the ****tiest accommodation wherever I go now because Exeter will reply probably on the 7th of May 11:59pm and reject me and everywhere will we be like "sorry first come first serve"

Honestly I am in the exact same boat and it is so upsetting as we have no power. And this journey is going to be pointless if we get rejected. I just think this course is so great, unfortunately the university can't back this up. What other universities are you going to go for if you don't get in? For example, the University of East Anglia doesn't do it first come first serve, they get all applicants for accommodation and then make their decision at the end of May.

Hi - me again although I do have an offer, I was a bit gutted about not going on the applicant visit day as when I got my offer - IT WAS THE LAST DAY! Nevertheless I called them up and have arranged a private tour and emailed the head of humanities and head of English. In response, it will be like an applicant visit day but just for me. They said accommodation , sit in on a lecture , it's all good. So the Easter holiday is pretty much the whole of April, so best to arrange in May. The lady I spoke to said she was deeply sorry about the mess, but Exeter have seen a lot of applicants this year - especially for English...